January on St. Croix brings the most anticipated event of the year, Crucian Christmas Festival. The Crucian Christmas Festival starts in December but culminates in January with the children’s parade and the adult parade, the latter being the most anticipated event of the Crucian carnival season.

The Christmas winds and perfect weather also provide the ideal setting for many outdoor events, including the Krewe de Barkus Dog Parade, the Dolphins Sea Swim, and the St. Croix Scenic 50 ultra-marathon. You can also continue to enjoy a few of the recurring monthly events such as Art Thursday in Christiansted, outdoor movies and Caribbean Community Theatre productions.

More About January on St. Croix: These events typically take place each January here on St. Croix, but the dates will vary so check out our Calendar of Events for details: Crucian Christmas Festival: Food Arts & Crafts Fair, Crucian Christmas Festival: J’ourvet, Crucian Christmas Festival: Children’s Parade, Crucian Christmas Festival: Adult Parade, Three Kings Mile Race, Dolphins Sea Swim, St. Croix Scenic 50, Art Thursday, Caribbean Community Theatre Show, Krewe de Barkus Dog Parade, Fort-to-Fort Run.

January Holidays: New Year’s Day (31st), MLK Day (3rd Monday)

Average Temperatures: The average daily temperatures in January range from the low 70s to low 80s (°F), with strong breezes from the Christmas winds Average Rainfall: January is part of the drier season on St. Croix, averaging about 0.5 inches of rain

Local Seafood in Season: Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Conch, Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna

Seasonal Wildlife to Watch For: Humpback whales migrate along St. Croix during the late winter months, sometimes as early as late January. There are also occasional sights of whale sharks and manta rays.

Migratory Birds to Watch For: Black-necked Stilt, Blue-winged Teal, Great Blue Heron, and Northern Waterthrush migrate to the Virgin Islands for the winter months.